Philosophy 190Y - Insults and Intentions

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University of California-Santa Cruz

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The schoolyard wisdom about "sticks and stones" does not take one very far: insults not only take the form of words, and even words have effects. What kind of injury is an insult Is it infliction determined by the insulter or the insulted What does it reveal of the character of each and of the character of society and its conventions What is its role in social and legal life (from play to jokes to ritual to war and from blasphemy to defamation to hate speech) Philosophical, anthropological, psychoanalytic, and legal approaches to the questions are emphasized. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 290Y. (Formerly Insults and Intentions.) Prerequisite(s): two from courses 91, 93, and 94; and satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): W.) J. Neu

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1.25

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucsc.edu/

Phone Number:

(831) 459-0111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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